Classes
There are no fixed batches. The class keeps an open window every To confirm: which days of the week and you come when it suits you.
When and where
Open hours: 14:30 to 20:00 (India Standard Time). To confirm: confirm the hours and days
Place: Abids, Hyderabad, India. To confirm: the address of the class, and whether to publish it
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Open to all from: .
Fees: To confirm: is the class free of charge, or is there a fee or a voluntary contribution?
How a class works
When you arrive, a coordinator checks you in; when you leave, you check out. The app records each visit, so you and your coordinator can see how often you have practised.
You learn at your own pace. Each level has a list of items to learn: strokes, rhythms and how to play them in kīrtana. When you can play an item, a coordinator ticks it off for you.
Three levels
- Beginner: holding and caring for the drum, the basic strokes of each hand, and the first simple rhythms.
- Intermediate: more rhythms, moving from one rhythm to another, and playing steadily with singing.
- Advanced: longer rhythm cycles, variations, and leading the rhythm in a kīrtana.
To confirm: the facilitator's syllabus for each level; the lines above are a general outline only
Moving up a level takes an assessment by the facilitator. Your coordinator suggests you for it when you are ready.
Who teaches
Volunteer coordinators teach, help with practice and stay in touch with the students they mentor. The facilitator leads the class, sets the syllabus and assesses each level. To confirm: names or roles to show here, if any
Instruments
To confirm: does the class lend drums to students during class, or should students bring their own?
A drum needs care: keep it away from strong heat and cold, cover skin heads, and never stand the drum on its large head.
Children
Students under 18 are welcome. A parent or guardian fills in and signs a consent form, which is kept at the desk. See the privacy notice for how children's data is handled.